1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 214

If you no longer havethe overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If you getthe overheat warningbut see or hearno If the warning doesn't come back you can on, steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes drive normally. the engine can get a little too hot when you: If the warning continues, over, stop, and park your pull 0 C h b a long h l on a hot day. il vehicle right away. Stop after high-speed driving. If there's still no sign of steam, youcan idle the engine for two or three minutes while you're parked, see if to Idle for long periods in traffic. the warning stops. But then, you still have the if Tow a trailer. warning, turn oflthe engine and get everyone out If you get the overheat warning withsign of steam, no o the vehicle until it cools down. f try this for a minuteor so: You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service If No Steam Is Coming Frc-- _burEngine 1. Turn off your air conditioner. help right away. 2. Turn on your heater tofull hot at the highestfan speed and openthe window as necessary. 3. If you're in a trafficjam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to highest gear while the driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) or DRIVE (D). 5-15